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\nAlejandro Garnacho is expected to leave Chelsea this summer<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Chelsea are prepared to offload Alejandro Garnacho and will entertain offers in the region of \u00a342.5million.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old has been informed that a regular starting berth at Stamford Bridge is not guaranteed, and both parties have agreed that he can move on, with clubs from the Premier League, Italy and elsewhere across Europe having registered their interest.<\/p>\n
There is also attention from Saudi Arabian sides as the former Manchester United winger looks to reignite a career that has lost momentum over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n
It is understood that the absence of guaranteed playing time is the decisive factor, and that the relationship between club and player remains amicable. However, the decision has been made for him to stay away from pre-season training while his exit is finalised.<\/p>\n
FOLLOW OUR CHELSEA FB PAGE!<\/strong> Latest Blues news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Those within the club are hopeful that an agreement can be reached within the next fortnight.<\/p>\n
Andrey Santos, who agreed to join Manchester United earlier this week, had also been informed that he would not feature regularly under new manager Xabi Alonso, which prompted the player to request a departure.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have confirmed that 19-year-old forward Jesse Derry has joined Sporting Lisbon on loan for the entirety of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile Xabi Alonso has promised Chelsea supporters the good times will return to Stamford Bridge – but has warned the players it will take a lot of hard work to build a culture within the club<\/p>\n
“You can’t hold back anything, everything is for the team,” said Alonso, in his first public words since officially starting work as the Chelsea manager. “Hard work is a must. We need to create that culture, it starts here in a daily process at Cobham.”<\/p>\n
He added: “The potential of the team and squad made me really excited, to find a squad to work with, create a football idea, bring excitement to the stadium and connect with the fans.<\/p>\n
“It feels great, but it’s a big honour. To be part of this great club that is one of the best in the world with great success in the last decades, and it’s a big privilege to be a part, and now it’s looking forward to the challenge.”<\/p>\n
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